Painting

Object number2010.53.97

Artist Samuel Rosenberg (American, 1896 - 1972)

MediumPaper; watercolor; pencil

Credit LineGift of Arline Rosenberg

DescriptionSmall piece of notebook paper with watercolor landscape. The landscape depictes a road going towards large hills or mountains surrounded by leafless trees. The road itself is a light purple, while the nearby ground is a light green. The mountains in the background are red, pink, and orange. The trees that line the path are dark blue. The sky above the mountains is also dark blue.Dimensions3.75 x 5.75 in. (9.5 x 14.6 cm)
Historical NotesArtwork by the Pittsburgh artist Samuel Rosenberg. Artist and teacher Samuel Rosenberg (1896-1972) had a prolific career in Pittsburgh, leading him to be called the “Dean of Pittsburgh painters.” He is perhaps best-known for his scenes of the Hill District in the 1920s and 1930s. Rosenberg was a beloved presence in the Pittsburgh art world and influenced numerous artists through his teaching careers at the Irene Kaufmann Settlement, Young Men & Women’s Hebrew Association, and Carnegie Tech.

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